Today is Just One Day: We are asking animal shelters across the USA to take a pledge not to kill any savable animals on June 11, 2012. For Just One Day, “Euthanasia Technicians” will put down their syringes and pick up cameras. Instead of injecting animals with lethal doses of sodium pentobarbital, they will photograph […]
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Bruschi, who lives with 18-year-old Victoria Reed of Grapevine, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for Dog With the Largest Eyes. Reed adopted the pup from a shelter three years ago. The 4-year-old Boston Terrier’s orb’s are 1.1 inches in diameter. According to Guinness’ 10 facts about Bruschi: No. 8: Bruschi had a very […]
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If you haven’t seen HBO’s “Girls,” you may have read about it. It is the most overanalyzed series since “Lost.” Much has been written by the lack of multiculturalism in the series about 20-year-olds surviving in New York City. There also have been essays about the series’ portrayal of young women with First World Problems. […]
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As National Dog Bite Prevention Week kicks off be aware that Texas has more than its share of biters. And remember children make up more than 60 percent of all dog bite victims. There were 47 dog bite cases involving mail carriers in Houston during 2011, according to the U.S. Postal Service Top 25 Dog […]
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The grand opening of Funny Fur’s grand opening noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, will benefit Citizens for Animal Protection. In addition to raffles and silent auctions there will be a fashion show, human and doggie snacks, spa treatments and goodie bags for early arrivals. The new River Oaks store will have all the […]
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The 31st annual K-9 Fun Run & Walk will begins with registration at 8 a.m. March 28 at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston to raise money for the Houston Humane Socity. You do not have to bring a dog to participate. Or you can start a team with everyone bringing their dogs. Race day […]
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The Labrador Retriever remains top dog in Houston, according to the American Kennel Club’s 2011 ranking of most popular dogs in the U.S. The people of Houston remained consistent with their top six dogs last year. The Rottweiler leapt one spot to become Houston’s seventh most popular breed, while the Miniature Schnauzer fell one notch […]
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BARC has reduced adoption fees through Feb. 29 in an effort to get animals out of its over-crowded shelter. According to a release: BARC, the City of Houston’s animal shelter, is fighting a capacity crisis. BARC is required by law to accept every animal brought to its doors by Houston residents, and also has the mandate […]
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